Undoubtably, education plays an important role in reducing the number of road casualties. Safer Roads for Cumbria has five Road Safety Officers dedicated to providing this service. Their remit is to reach all road users, whatever their age, although much of their time is spent in road safety education in schools.
In addition to linking road safety into national curriculum topics in both primary and secondary schools and administering the child cycle training scheme, the team will also visit pre-school units and give talks to a wide variety of adult groups.
They support many of the publicity campaigns organised by the Department for Transport and work closely with the Safer Roads for Cumbria PR Coordinator to promote local road safety issues through newspapers, radio and television.
The team comprises:
David Kerry Senior Road Safety Officer Eden area 01768 24336
Bridget Stanley Road Safety Officer Allerdale 01900 811198
Moragh slee Road Safety Officer Carlisle 01228 673168
Ken Hanson Road Safety Officer Barrow 01229 894591
Steven Thompson Road Safety Officer Copeland 01946 852515
Fiona Hanson Road Safety Officer South Lakes 01539 773040
For full details about the services provided or to find out the contact details of your local Road Safety Officer please contact the Senior Road Safety Officer on 01768 242336 or email david.kerry@capita.co.uk
The road safety officers also work closely with the Better Ways to School team. Visit their website by following the link below.
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